Watkins, whose Indianapolis team in the American Association was in need of a
third baseman. As rumors spread that Hopke would be his choice, an Indianapolis sportswriter explained that the
third baseman had proven to be "a fast man" in the Central League, but that it remained "a question whether he is good enough for the American Association." (4)
Even if you think using "6" for the
third baseman instead of the shortstop is a bit silly, it's a lot better than Chadwick's idea, surely the worst imaginable system of keeping score, based on the batting lineup ("groundout to short, 1 to 7 if you're scoring at home--no, check that, I forgot, the relief pitcher Schmoll took Robles' spot in the batting order in the double switch, so score it 9 to 7").
Third baseman Mitchell Gunsolus is hitting .339 with seven homers, outfielder Sam Brown is batting .320 and designated hitter Cory LeBrun is at .311.
Orioles
third baseman Manny Machado returned from his five-game suspension for throwing a bat and started at third base in the night game.
Even though Sandoval is a full-time
third baseman, whereas Walker has been used exclusively at second base this year, it's not as if Sandoval's glove evokes images of Brooks Robinson in the minds of baseball fans.
It is easier for a shortstop to circle behind a
third baseman than a
third baseman to go backward.
First baseman Kazuya Fukuura, second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka,
third baseman Toshiaki Imae and shortstop Makoto Kosaka monopolized the award for PL infielders, solidifying a case for Lotte's ironclad defense under the stewardship of manager Bobby Valentine.
The runner on first was out at the plate, left field to shortstop to catcher, and Cepeda was nailed while trying for third, catcher to
third baseman. Therefore, he had a double, two RBI and hit into a double play!
Cubs
third baseman Kris Bryant on Sunday was named to the National League all-star team.